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Lest We Forget
I Thomas Whittam won the VC But what of the rest of the fighting Burnley, Left in the fields and trenches to rot Those that came home...
Nov 10, 20242 min read


Pound For Pound – Pendle
There’s many a ridge n peak n mound That straddle this fine land, But one such holds a special place I’m sure you’ll understand It’s not...
Jun 26, 20241 min read


Babet
Power off Fire on The sun was there Now it’s gone Eclipsed by murk And filth and spray To live and shine Another day – Clouds of Smudgy...
Oct 20, 20231 min read


Drinks Break – The Ship Inn, Elie
Picture this it’s Sunday bliss There’s cricket on the beach, Some yankees from the deepest south A tricky game to teach. Seagulls soar...
Jul 9, 20231 min read


Longside
Turin’s grand old lady She plays in black and white, Ronaldo, Zoff and Pirlo Have blessed her with their might Munich’s boys they don the...
May 11, 20231 min read


Ootacamund – Snooker and colonial Britain
I There’s a fine old town in high Tamil That’s perched amidst its verdant hills, A tribal land that oft changed hands Once grand Tipu’s...
Apr 30, 20231 min read
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